Relieves Congestion
The completed study includes a list of recommended safety, congestion and transportation improvement projects for I-5 through the study area that could be built over the next 20 years as funding becomes available.

Economic Incentive
The study provides a plan for transportation improvements involves WSDOT, the Department of Defense, the City of Lakewood and other communities impacted by growth at the base.

Partnerships & Cooperation
WSDOT, the City of Lakewood and the Transpo Group (a consultant contracted by the City) worked together to determine what improvements were needed to meet transportation needs on the I-5 corridor caused by growth at the base.